Ride Mechanic (Full-Time, Year-Round)

$22 / hour

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Darien Lake is looking for mechanically inclined individuals to join our Ride Maintenance Team.  As a Full-Time Ride Mechanic, you will be trained and certified to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of amusement rides and attractions. Amazing views on the park as climbing and working safely at various heights is an essential part of this job.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time employee events and gatherings

To ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all rides and attractions.

Position responsibilities, after training, with supervision include but are not limited to:

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment as assigned; taking corrective actions as issues are identified. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.  
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repairing or replacement of major components on a wide variety of mechanical devices.
• Help Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and takes appropriate corrective actions with supervision.
• Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement. 
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.

• Knowledge of machinery components (automotive or industrial mechanic experience a plus!)
• A valid State Driver’s License
• High school diploma or valid GED
• A personal toolbox with a solid set of hand tools
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays (overtime may be required)
• Willingness to perform physical activities, such as climbing, crawling, and lifting at various heights on ride structures
• Ability to climb up to 200ft
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) and ability to keep accurate written records
• Vocational or technical training in mechanical field a plus!

Ready for the adventure? Apply today!

OTHER NOTES:

• May perform other duties beyond scope of above as necessary to support the park as a whole
• Reports to Maintenance Leadership